AI Usage Policy

Generative AI and AI-Based Technology

This policy provides guidance on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-based technologies in scholarly publishing. ATTARBAWIY: Malaysian Online Journal of Education supports the ethical use of AI while maintaining research integrity, transparency, confidentiality, and human responsibility.

For Authors

Use of AI in Academic Writing

  • AI may be used only to improve language, grammar, readability, and manuscript organization.

  • Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscript.

  • All AI-generated content must be carefully checked and verified by the authors.

  • Any significant use of AI must be disclosed in the manuscript.

  • AI tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors.

Use of AI in Images

  • AI-generated or AI-edited images are not allowed if they change or misrepresent research findings.

  • Minor image adjustments (e.g., brightness or contrast) are acceptable if they do not affect the original information.

  • If AI is used as part of the research method, it must be clearly described in the Methods section.

For Reviewers

Confidentiality

  • Manuscripts and review reports are confidential.

  • Reviewers must not upload manuscripts or review reports to AI tools.

Use of AI

  • AI must not be used to review or evaluate manuscripts.

  • Reviewers are fully responsible for their review comments and recommendations.

For Editors and Journal Management

Confidentiality

  • Editors must keep manuscripts, reviewer reports, and editorial communications confidential.

  • Confidential documents must not be uploaded to AI tools.

Use of AI

  • AI may be used only for administrative or language support.

  • AI must not be used to make editorial or publication decisions.

  • Editors and journal management are fully responsible for all editorial decisions.

Statement

ATTARBAWIY: Malaysian Online Journal of Education encourages the responsible use of AI to support scholarly publishing while ensuring transparency, confidentiality, research integrity, and human oversight throughout the publication process.